Home Assistant alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Home Assistant: setup and advanced automations take time to learn, and you maintain the server, updates and backups yourself. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Home Assistant, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. openHAB currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Home Assistant alternative for most people
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Best Home Assistant alternative for a free option
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Best Home Assistant alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HomeyPolished app and optional hub that is easier to set up, with a free cloud tier and paid local options.
Best Home Assistant alternative for open source
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Best Home Assistant alternative for self-hosting
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Best Home Assistant alternative for iPhone and Android
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Best Home Assistant alternative for working in the browser
openHABVendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Home Assistant alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Home Assistant?
openHAB ranks first right now. Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.
Is there a free alternative to Home Assistant?
Yes. openHAB (open source) and Homey (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Home Assistant?
Yes: openHAB. openHAB can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Home Assistant?
The complaints we hear most: setup and advanced automations take time to learn; you maintain the server, updates and backups yourself; easy remote access and Alexa/Google links need a paid subscription or your own setup.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Home Assistant, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.